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San Jose to Santa Rosa by bus

Santa Rosa lies 142 km (88 mi) north-west of San Jose, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 2 h 48 min including stops, over roughly 173 km (108 mi) of road.

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San JoseSanta Rosa
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population997,368178,127
Elevation23 m (75 ft)55 m (180 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)
Postal codes95025–9519695401–95409

Where to book buses from San Jose to Santa Rosa

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Common questions

How far is Santa Rosa from San Jose?

142 km (88 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Jose; by road roughly 173 km (108 mi).

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Santa Rosa by bus?

About 2 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between San Jose and Santa Rosa?

No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.